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The Progressive Case for Reforming Higher Ed
Customized, digital education offers a path for progressive reform, Michael D. Smith writes.
Information Deficits Undermine College Access
Financial issues aren’t the only barrier to access, Siva Kumari writes.
The Academic Trumpists, Part 1
Scott McLemee reviews David L. Swartz’s study of the academics who support Donald Trump.
If We Want Free Speech, We Need to Teach It
Many students lack clarity about free speech principles, Louis E. Newman writes.
The Unrecognized Antisemitism: The Erasure of Jewish Dissent
University officials are marginalizing the views of Jewish students and faculty who are critical of Israel, Jonathan Graubart writes.
3 Ways for Colleges to Prepare Students for Meaningful Work
Higher ed institutions must teach students how to find meaning and value in their work and in their lives, writes student success administrator Tim Morenz.
Imagining a Financial Aid Portal
Jim Jump considers the virtues of a financial aid portal to match students wanting more aid with the colleges that want them.
Working (and Learning) Hard for the Money
Iris Palmer writes that restructuring work-based learning to expand paid opportunities could help community college students stay in school.